#556C5F Hex Code
Color Name: Stormcloud
What is hex #556C5F Color?
The color name of hex code #556C5F is Stormcloud. The RGB values are (85, 108, 95) which means it is composed of
30% red, 38% green and 33% blue. The CMYK color codes, used in printers, are C:21 M:0 Y:12 K:58. In the HSV/HSB scale, #556C5F has a hue of 146°, 21% saturation and a brightness value of 42%.
Details of other color codes including equivalent web safe and HTML & CSS colors are given in the table below. Also listed are the closest Pantone® (PMS) and RAL colors.
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Hex #556C5F Color Codes
| Color Name | Stormcloud |
| RGB Values | (85, 108, 95) |
| CMYK Values | (21%, 0%, 12%, 58%) |
| HSV/HSB Values | (146°, 21%, 42%) |
| Closest Web Safe | #666666 |
| Inverse Color | #AA93A0 [Heliotrope Gray] |
| Closest Pantone® | 5615 C |
| Closest RAL | 7012 [Basalt grey] |
| Complementary Color | #6C5562 [Wenge] |
| #556C5F Converted to Grayscale Codes | |
|---|---|
| Simple Average | #606060 |
| Desaturated | #616161 |
| Weighted Average (Most Common) | #646464 |
| Weighted Average (Luma) | #666666 |
| Weighted Average (Gamma Adjusted) | #A4A4A4 |
Hex #556C5F Color Palettes
Complementary Palette
The complement of #556C5F is #6C5562 which is called Wenge. Complementary colors are those found at the opposite ends of the color wheel. Thus, as per the RGB system, the best contrast to #556C5F color is offered by #6C5562. The complementary color palette is easiest to use and work with. Studies have shown that contrasting color palette is the best way to grab a viewer's attention.
Analogous Palette
The analogous colors of #556C5F are #556C6B and #576C55, called Cadet and Ebony, respectively. In the RGB color wheel, they are located to the right and left of #556C5F with a 30° separation. An analogous color palette is extremely soothing to the eyes and works wonders if your main color is soft or pastel.
Split-Complementary Palette
As per the RGB color wheel, the split-complementary colors of #556C5F are #6B556C (Granite Gray) and #6C5557 (Wenge). A split-complementary color palette consists of the main color along with those on either side (30°) of the complementary color. Based on our research, usage of split-complementary palettes is on the rise online, especially in graphics and web sites designs. It may be because it is not as contrasting as the complementary color palette and, hence, results in a combination which is pleasant to the eyes.
Triadic Palette
#556C5F triadic color palette has three colors each of which is separated by 120° in the RGB wheel. Thus, #5F556C (Black Coral) and #6C5F55 (Wenge) along with #556C5F, our main color, create a stunning and beautiful triadic palette with the maximum variation in hue and, therefore, offering the best possible contrast when taken together.
Tetradic Palette
The tetradic palette of #556C5F has #5F556C (Black Coral), #6C5562 (Wenge) and #626C55 (Axolotl). A tetradic color palette is complex and, in most cases, should not be used off-the-shelf. We suggest tweaking the colors a little bit to achieve desired results.
Square Palette
The square color palette of #556C5F contains #55576C (Independence), #6C5562 (Wenge) and #6C6B55 (Boy Red). Quite like triadic, the hues in a square palette are at the maximum distance from each other, which is 90°.
Note: For several colors purposes, a square palette may look much better than the tetrad color palette.
Hex #556C5F Rainbow Colors Palette
Our #556C5F rainbow color palette is based on the RGB color model and consists of 7 colors, just like the traditional rainbow. You might not see a lot of variation in color, especially if the chosen color is dark or extremely light. However, this can lead interesting rainbow palettes that are faded, soft, pastel or dull.
Tints, Tones & Shades of 556C5F Color
Tints
77897F- 88988F
- 99A79F
- AAB6AF
- BBC4BF
- CCD3CF
- DDE2DF
- EEF0EF
Tones
- 5E7066
- 627269
- 66746C
- 6B7670
- 6F7873
- 737A76
- 777C79
- 7C7E7D
Shades
- 44564C
- 3C4C43
- 334139
- 2B3630
- 222B26
- 1A201D
- 111613
- 090B0A
#556C5F Color Patterns
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#556C5F Gingham Checks
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#556C5F Vertical Stripes Pattern
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#556C5F Polka Dots Pattern
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#556C5F Honeycomb Pattern
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#556C5F Leaves Pattern
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#556C5F Houndstooth Pattern
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#556C5F Trellis Pattern
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#556C5F Plaid Pattern
#556C5F Color Interior Ideas
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Color names have been derived from known and trusted lists OR have been formulated by us. They are close approximations and may not translate to exact names. Also, color is perceived and named differently in cultures and communities around the world. As per studies, only a handful of colors are interpretted and named in the same way across the globe.
